Christmas 2025
Get in the festive spirit with SUSU! We have a fantastic lineup of events happening from Thursday 20 to Friday 28 November.
Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in festive activities or seeking support this winter, we’ve got all the details you need. Check out the exciting opportunities waiting for you below!
Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Monday 17 November - Friday 12 December
Location: Start at SUSU Reception
Santa Fun Run
12:00 - 13:00, Thursday 20 November
Location: Highfield Interchange
Christmas Market & Food Stalls
14:00 - 19:00, Thursday 20 November
Location: Redbrick/Crescent
Christmas Lights Switch On
Lights on at 17:30, Thursday 20 November
Location: Outside Building 40
Gingerbread House Decorating
18:00 - 19:30, Thursday 20 November
Location: The Bridge
Crafternoon: Wooden Bauble Decorating
11:00 - 13:00, Thursday 27 November Location: Concourse
Festive Karaoke
19:00 - 01:00, Thursday 27 November
Location: The Stag's
Christmas Roller Disco
17:00 - 20:00, Friday 28 November
Location: The Cube
Christmas Party
21:00 - 01:00, Friday 28 November
Location: The Bridge
Mental Health Support
If you need support with your mental health over the break, the following organisations will be available for support: Togetherall, Student Space and Samaritans.
The University’s Wellbeing Team can be contacted via 02380 599599.
Help in a Crisis
If you need urgent help, please use the following sources of support:
Police: in an emergency call 999, or for non-emergency situations call 101 or report online.
Medical help: in an emergency call 999, or for medical help that is not an emergency call 111.
In other emergency situations you will also be able to contact University Security, Samaritans, or the organisations listed on our wellbeing page.
Help and Advice
Although The Advice Centre is closed over Christmas you can still access our online advice and support resources for academic, housing and finance issues.
Academic Support
If you need help and advice around academic issues, exam tips, academic integrity or special considerations, there is lots of support available via our online guides and resources.